So I started 5 plants in a 50 gallon DWC bin for mt 4th flower a week ago. I got an 18W industrial air pump and 4 4' flexible air lines and figured I was set to grow some massive buds. Such was not the case. After 2 days, the roots started rotting and the plants were sagging hard and a couple were drooping so hard that the stems gave out. I freaked out and went and got 5 gallon buckets and threw them in there, think they just needed more direct air to the roots. I also added 1 tbsp of 3% H2O2 which I think made things worse because I checked on them after an hour and they looked like they were dead. I then dumped the buckets and decided to flush with pHed water and hope for the best.

Now, 4 days later, the plants are still drooping but are at least standing up. They seem to be somewhat stable, but since they are still droopy I don't think I'm out of the woods yet.

What should my next move be? I noticed this morning that they are starting to grow new roots, but will the new roots also rot since there are still some rotted roots in there or does it not matter as long as they get enough O2? Would it be a bad move to lop off the rotten part of the roots to get rid of the rotten parts? I just don't really know what to do and I don't want to have wasted 3 weeks growing these clones for nothing. I have been trying to get the slime off the roots and separate them so its not a huge mass but the old roots don't seem to be getting better.

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
dejayou30 Reviewed by dejayou30 on . Root Rot Strikes Again So I started 5 plants in a 50 gallon DWC bin for mt 4th flower a week ago. I got an 18W industrial air pump and 4 4' flexible air lines and figured I was set to grow some massive buds. Such was not the case. After 2 days, the roots started rotting and the plants were sagging hard and a couple were drooping so hard that the stems gave out. I freaked out and went and got 5 gallon buckets and threw them in there, think they just needed more direct air to the roots. I also added 1 tbsp of 3% Rating: 5